Behind the scenes prep for Critics Choice at The Playhouse
The curtain calls for Critics Choice move ahead with makeup tests and cast fittings as Nancy Hannabass plays Charlotte and Nancy Campbell portrays Ginger Patterson. A NY critic plot and onstage tangles drive the play within a dinner event at Beckley Hotel with Fayette County cast members commuting for rehearsals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playhouse
Lou Culp
Nancy Hannabass
Charlotte
Angela
Nancy Campbell
Ginger Patterson
Ivy
Parker Ballentine
Miss Campbell
Mrs. Patterson
Sandra Dorsey
Mes
Rena Pitotti
Pter
Bob Cody
New York
James Shaver
Gloria
Salvation Army Kettles Reach $761.75 in Beckley Drive
Salvation Army red kettles on Neville Street since November 27 have gathered 761.75 toward a 6000 goal to aid Beckley families this Christmas. Phi Beta Sorority raised 77.06 and telephone operators 113.59, with the annual mail appeal at 373. Applications for food baskets are accepted at the Citadel through December 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lt. Raymond Kitchen notes planned group participation each day through December 24 including Pythian Sisters, Junior Woman's Club, Civitan, American Legion Auxiliary, and many other local groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Neville Street
Beckley
Phi Beta Sorority
Sigma Chapter
Army
Citadel
Raymond Kitchen
The
Pythian Sisters
Civitan Club
American Legion Auxiliary
Alpha Delta Kappa Zeta Chapter
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Beckley College
Women of the Moose
Elks Club
St. Mary’s Methodist Church
Moose Club
Lions Clubs
Jaycees
Rotary Club
Kiwanis Club
Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery, Relief Now
New healing substance Bio-Dyne behind Preparation H shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows actual shrinkage while easing discomfort. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, N. Y
Conclusions Emerge as Officials Stay Silent on Viet Nam
Washington reports limited conclusions from the Johnson administration’s Viet Nam review. The two main factors seen as decisive are stability of the government and countryside security. The Huong regime, though fragile, shows personal resolve and a more competent cabinet. Communist terrorism has risen with many local officials assassinated and guerrillas reappearing in northern provinces. Infiltration from the North has increased and is under analysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald H. May
United Press International
Washington
UPI
USS
U.S
Maxwell D. Taylor
Taylor
South Viet Nam
Tran van Huong
Thich Tri Quang
Huong
Saigon
North Viet Nam
Laos
Pinecrest Sanitarium Christmas Program Set
Pinecrest Sanitarium schedules a Christmas party for shower patients at 6 p.m. Thursday in the auditorium under Mrs. W. R. Branson. The event features carols, a David Lickliter solo, gifts from Circle No. 5 of First Methodist, and a Mac's Toy Fund collection. The Azalea Garden Club will conduct the Christmas Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. Friday, with a 4:30 p.m. chapel music program directed by Mrs. J. A. Hunt and a Girl Scout carol finale on the lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinecrest, Sanitarium
Methodist Church
W. R. Branson
David Lickliter
Mac's Toy Fund
Azalea Garden Club
J. A. Hunt
Girl Scouts
HRC Meets in Pittsburgh to Talk Union Bargaining
In Pittsburgh the Human Relations Committee opens a pulse-taking session with USW leaders and steel producers. It will draft bargaining guidelines for contract talks starting December 15 as a four and a half month window remains before the May 1 strike deadline. The USW leadership battle between David J. McDonald and I W Abel adds tension to the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
UPI
Human Relations Committee
HRC
United Steelworkers Union
USW
David J. McDonald
Philip Murray
International
I. W. Abel
Now You Know By United Press International
Haystack a newly developed radar and space communications system is so sensitive that with an output of 100000 watts it could track a target the size of a .22 caliber bullet 1000 miles out in space according to Science Digest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Science Digest
Leaders Meet Washington With Japanese PM Sato
President Johnson will meet Eisaku Sato on January 12 in Washington for a broad discussion of world issues. The White House said Sato requested the meeting after taking office last month.
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Washington
UPI
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Johnson
Congress
Eisaku Sato
White House
Sato
Distribution set for commodities at Sprague church
Welfare Department agent Mrs. Ora Mejias announced commodities will be distributed at Sprague Free Will Baptist Church on Wednesday from 8 am to 4 pm and Thursday from 8 am to 12 noon. Anyone collecting for another must bring written permission and bring own containers.
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Ora Mejias
Welfare Department
Sprague Freewill Baptist Church
Farm Bureau backs Johnson if federal tinkering ends
Charles B. Shuman head of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged easing federal interference in farm production and prices at the 46th annual convention. He warned trial balloons may appear for new Congress and said the bureau would back change if the administration shifts from current farm control programs. He noted likelihood of continued support for farm income payments and floated a blue ribbon policy study and land retirement plan. The Farm Bureau, with 1.6 million members in 49 states and Puerto Rico, gathers about 5,000 at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Brenner
Philadelphia
UPI
Charles B. Shuman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Shuman
Farm Bureau
Congress
Puerto Rico
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Farm Policy Study Commission
UMW National Election Scheduled Tomorrow
Nine West Virginians appear on the ballot as about 50,000 Mountain State miners vote in a United Mine Workers Union national election. prominent candidates include R. O. Lewis, brother of John L. Lewis, seeking the vice presidency, and William Howard of Moundsville on the reform ticket. Five state residents are running for auditor and credential committee posts, with Leighton C. Farley, William J. Whited, John Darcus, Ben Taylor, and Robert Taylor among them. Tellership candidates include Clyde W. Runions and John Aiello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
UPS
West
Leighton C. Farley
Sophia
William J. Whited
Ward
John Darcus
Barrackville
Ben Taylor
Wheeling
Robert Taylor
Pursgrove
Clyde W. Runions
Lochgelly
John Aiello
Smithers
Reckless Driving Charge Filed Against Charles Clyburn
Charles Clyburn, 20, Mab Scott, was cited by Beckley City Police at 8:35 a.m. Sunday on a charge of reckless driving. He is scheduled to appear in Police Court on Dec. 10, according to police officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clyburn
Mabscott
Beckley City
Jailed and released at Raleigh County Jail in 28 hours
Two men were committed and four released from the Raleigh County Jail in the last 28 hours. Susan M Cochran of Prince wick and Fred Blevins of Midway posted bonds on drunken driving charges. George R Bartusiak of Calloway Heights and Larry W Jones of Sprague were released after serving time on tampering with an automobile charges. George Howard Barbour of Beckley was committed on carrying a concealed weapon and interfering with an officer. James Edward James of MacArthur was lodged on non support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Susan M. Cochran
Prince Wick
Fred Blevins
Midway
George R. Bartusiak
Calloway Heights
Larry W. Jones
Sprague
George Howard Barbour
Beckley
James Edward James
MacArthur
Cancer Society to Hold Tumor Clinic Tuesday
The Raleigh County Cancer Society sponsors a tumor clinic at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Raleigh County Health Center on Harper Road. Examinations by appointment only. Drs. Walter Klingensmith and W. C. Covey Jr. will conduct the clinic, assisted by County Health Nurses. Tumor clinics are held on the Health Center premises the second and fourth Tuesdays each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh County Cancer Society
Raleigh County Health Center
Harper Road
Walter Klingensmith
W. C. Covey Jr
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Department
Pentagon
Viet Nam
Raleigh County Horseman’s Association
Glass House
C. F. Hale
Horseman’s Association
Grady Whitlock
Edward Snuffer
J. E. Huffman
Nancy Thorne
Fred Rochi
Albert M. Teiche
Center
Beckley Hotel
Frank Hale
Pinecrest Sanitarium
P. E. Rhodes
Northwestern Ave
First Assembly of God
Valley Drive
Rhodes
Bill Hickman
Carolina
Crab Orchard
Raymond Kidd
John Suptic
Earldon Davis
Donald Dangerfield
West Virginia
R. D. Watts Insurance
Bair
Agency, Inc
UMW
Clyburn
Roanoke
Columbus
Piedmont Airlines
Raleigh Co
Cancer Society
Eli Pe
Wright
Babcock Stores
Cliff Top
W. Va
Hivick Lumber CO
Camden-on-Gauley
Oscar Sharp Saw Sales & Service
Marlinton, W. Va
Johnson Brothers
Ansted, W. Va
Bluefield Supply CO
Bluefield
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